Deferred happiness is the idea that you can't be happy until you reach some goal or hit some milestone in your life.It's common to see people defer happiness until they make more money, find a romantic partner, finish school, move to a new city, or a million other scenarios.Today we talk about this idea often called Deferred Happiness Syndrome. We talk about why humans are prone to it, what type of people are MOST prone to it, and how to break the cycle of deferring happiness with some very p...
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Deferred happiness is the idea that you can't be happy until you reach some goal or hit some milestone in your life.It's common to see people defer happiness until they make more money, find a romantic partner, finish school, move to a new city, or a million other scenarios.Today we talk about this idea often called Deferred Happiness Syndrome. We talk about why humans are prone to it, what type of people are MOST prone to it, and how to break the cycle of deferring happiness with some very p...
Get a Guru: Jim Carrey and the Quest for the Cosmic Chuckle
A Million Ways to Live
36 minutes
2 years ago
Get a Guru: Jim Carrey and the Quest for the Cosmic Chuckle
"Get a Guru" is a recurring themed episode on the A Million Ways to Live podcast.On today's show, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Jim Carrey, a comedic genius whose journey has been anything but superficial. From his early days, Carrey's willingness to experiment with philosophical and spiritual ideas set him apart. But did you ever notice the profound philosophical themes subtly woven into many of his blockbuster hits? From 'The Truman Show' to 'Eternal Sunshine of the S...
A Million Ways to Live
Deferred happiness is the idea that you can't be happy until you reach some goal or hit some milestone in your life.It's common to see people defer happiness until they make more money, find a romantic partner, finish school, move to a new city, or a million other scenarios.Today we talk about this idea often called Deferred Happiness Syndrome. We talk about why humans are prone to it, what type of people are MOST prone to it, and how to break the cycle of deferring happiness with some very p...